Introduction

Dear Members,

We are pleased to present the eighth issue of the Marie Curie Alumni Association newsletter. This edition focuses on one of the year’s major events: the MCAA General Assembly which took place in March in Venice (Italy). We have special coverage of this popular and exciting event.

MCAA General Assembly 2016: what happened? Our digest highlights the key moments from this special event.

You are probably wondering what the Association’s newly elected Board will do. With this in mind, we spoke to its members to find out more about their visions and intentions:

  • Brian Cahill – Chair
  • Marco Masia – Vice-Chair
  • Amit Zodge – Vice-Chair
  • Kiran Kumar Chereddy – Treasurer
  • Wuraola Akande – Ordinary Board Member
  • Zoran Andjelic – Ordinary Board Member
  • Bala Attili – Ordinary Board Member
  • Francesco Grassi – Ordinary Board Member

MCAA Award Ceremony 2015 – who are the winners? Each year the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) highlights and rewards significant actions and activities carried out by its members. We unveil the lucky winners of 2015!

A letter to all Alumni: Mike Rogers has been elected the first Honorary Member of the MCAA. He has written a letter to all Alumni.

Impressions of an Alumnus: Yaroslav Verkh was present at the recent MCAA General Assembly. He shared his impressions and thoughts with us.

MCAA/Euroscientist webinar: "One EU, one science. Overcoming EU countries' inequalities in science". We met Marco Masia to discuss the outcomes of this fruitful event.

Application for a Humboldt Alumni Award: Ira Didenkulova has submitted a project proposal for the Humboldt Alumni Award for Innovative Networking Initiatives.

Alumnus creates own start-up: We met Filippo Neri who is about to create his own start-up in the field of gardening.

What’s next? The MCAA is entering a new period!

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